After success in 2014, Seow's at it again

Not many people can claim to be a world champion, but David Seow belongs to the rare breed after winning the Division E title of the World Golfers Championship in 2014.

And the 31-year-old commodities banker and restaurateur wants a bite at a rare double, after moving up a category to Division D.

Yesterday, Seow took the first step on the road to Durban by firing a 16-over 88 to top his division in the SPH Golf Singapore round two qualifiers of the World Amateur Golf Championships (WAGC), presented by Centurion at Tanah Merah Country Club's Tampines Course.

Only the top 30 per cent in each of the five handicap divisions - A (0-5.4), B (5.5-10.4), C (10.5-15.4), D (15.5-20.4) and E (20.5-25.4) - from each of the two qualifying rounds will make it to the local Finals, which will be held at the same venue next Tuesday.

The winners of each division in the final will go on to represent Singapore at the WAGC Finals in South Africa from Oct 22 to 29.

"It was a great and fun experience to represent Singapore in 2014, so I'm definitely aiming to win the local Finals again," said 18-handicapper Seow.